Now the sevak of Shri Gusainji, a merchant who lived in Rajnagar, his discourse is narrated as follows:
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): He is a “rajas” devotee. In divine play, his name is “Payonidhi.” He manifested due to intense mental restlessness; therefore his form is of inner emotion.
This merchant was born in Rajnagar, in the house of a baniya. That baniya was very wealthy and capable. Once, Shri Gusainji arrived in Rajnagar. At that time, that baniya, along with his son and entire family, became a sevak of Shri Gusainji. At that time, the baniya’s son—this very merchant—came to Shri Gokul. He rendered extensive service to Shri Gusainji. Later, he made a humble request to Shri Gusainji, saying, “Maharajadhiraj! Please bestow upon me Bhagwat-seva.” Then Shri Gusainji bestowed upon him a form of Lalaji and instructed him, saying, “Serve Him properly and well.”
After that, this merchant stayed in Shri Gokul for some days, learned all the methods of service from Shri Gusainji, and then returned to his homeland, Rajnagar. There, he began to serve Shri Thakurji very well. He would provide Mahaprasad to all visiting Vaishnavas. For anyone who lacked expenses, he would give them expenses. In this manner, he performed service.
Prasang 1 – The Offering of Ten Thousand Rupees
Once, he came to Rajnagar along with ten thousand Vaishnavas. They were going to Shri Gokul. At that time, this merchant sent an offering of ten thousand rupees to Shri Gusainji. And any Vaishnava who had no expenses, he provided expenses for them. In his home, he offered abundant and excellent food to Shri Thakurji. Thus, daily the Vaishnavas would receive Mahaprasad. All the Vaishnavas praised him greatly. Those ten thousand Vaishnavas from Gujarat came to Shri Gokul. All those Vaishnavas praised that merchant greatly before Shri Gusainji.
At that time, Chacha Harivanshji and Nagjibhai were sitting nearby. Hearing the praise of that merchant from the mouths of all the Vaishnavas before Him, Shri Gusainji smiled and looked toward Chacha Harivanshji and Nagjibhai. Then Nagjibhat and Chacha Harivanshji humbly submitted to Shri Gusainji, saying, “Maharajadhiraj! That merchant is Your sevak. It is only proper that such praise be spoken of him. But You heard his praise and said nothing, only smiled and cast a gracious glance toward us. What is the reason for this?”
Then Shri Gusainji said, “Offerings made with a wish are of two kinds. One kind is when a person considers wealth insignificant and performs the offering. Such people have much humility and meekness. Because of this, the Lord becomes quickly pleased. The other kind is when people consider wealth as a substantial possession and make offerings. In them, humility does not arise. In their minds remains their own sense of superiority, thinking, ‘This offering has been performed very well.’ In this manner, they display it outwardly and make it known to everyone. In such offerings, there is no satisfaction of Bhagwan.”
Hearing this, among those ten thousand Vaishnavas, four Vaishnavas were very discerning. They submitted to Shri Gusainji, saying, “Maharaj! In our land, we do not know anyone comparable to this merchant. Why, then, are you not pleased upon hearing his praise?” Then Shri Gusainji smiled and said, “The Vaishnava path is very difficult and subtle. It cannot be understood by just anyone. Only when one associates closely and observes the subtle vision of the emotions of the heart does one truly understand.”
Then those four Vaishnavas humbly requested Shri Gusainji, saying, “Maharaj! If You kindly show us such a Vaishnava, then we will keep company with him for four nights.” Then Shri Gusainji, showing mercy, said to those four Vaishnavas, “In Agra, there lives a Kanaujiya Brahmin couple, husband and wife. Go to Agra and inquire from Santdasji. Keep their company.” Then those four Vaishnavas bowed to Shri Gusainji and immediately departed for Agra the next day. When they arrived in Agra, they first went to the house of Santdasji. Santdasji welcomed them with great respect and honor, asked about Shri Gusainji’s well-being, and said, “Vaishnavas, for what purpose have you come to this town?”
Then the four Vaishnavas said to Santdasji, “Shri Gusainji has sent us to a certain Vaishnava couple.” Then Santdasji took those four Vaishnavas along and showed them the door of the house where that couple lived. Thinking, “Why has Shri Gusainji sent them here, and for what purpose?” and deciding not to remain involved himself, Santdasji returned to his own home. Then those four Vaishnavas entered that house. The wife had already finished cooking, and the husband, after adorning himself and offering bhog, came outside. At that moment, the Vaishnavas began remembering Bhagwan. The man asked them, “Vaishnavas, from where have you come?”
Then the four Vaishnavas said, “Shri Gusainji has sent us to you. We have come from Shri Gokul.” Merely upon hearing the names of Shri Gusainji and Shri Gokul, the man’s heart became overwhelmed. He immediately ran from the untouchable area and embraced the four Vaishnavas with great affection. He then accommodated all four in his home. After that, the Brahmin said to the Vaishnavas, “Shall I arrange water for you? Bathe here.” Then the Vaishnavas said, “After taking darshan of Rajbhog and Ati, we will go and bathe in Shri Yamunaji. Until then, you should continue the service work you are doing.”
Then that Brahmin, after bathing, returned to the temple and said to his wife, “Four Vaishnavas have been sent to us by Shri Gusainji from Shri Gokul. Shri Gusainji has shown great mercy upon us by taking care of us.” Then the wife said, “Shri Gusainji is supremely compassionate, who takes care of destitute souls like us.” Then the wife said, “There is very little ghee. From where will you bring it to prepare Rajbhog?” Then that Vaishnava took a small bowl, placed his turban on his head, and immediately went to the market. A baniya had just purchased ghee and was straining it into his vessel. At that moment, the Vaishnava came and said, “Whatever the price of a quarter seer of ghee is, I will pay. Please give me the ghee quickly.” The baniya gave him a quarter seer of ghee. The Vaishnava immediately took the ghee and returned with great joy.
When the Vaishnava returned home, he was so absorbed in bliss after bathing that he forgot about the turban. He cooked the meal and went inside. Where the wife was offering Rajbhog, the husband also offered bhog there. Both husband and wife were absorbed in the sentiment of mental service, so neither was aware of the other. In this way, both offered Rajbhog and then came outside. Then the husband and wife began contemplating the sentiments of Rajbhog service at the home of Shri Nandarajji, at the homes of the Braj devotees, and at the home of Shri Vrishabhanji.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): Here it is shown that a Vaishnava should perform Bhagwat-seva with the sentiments of the Braj devotees. Through this, restraint is perfected. After offering bhog, one should cultivate the feeling of the Lord partaking according to the time. How is this done?
For example, in winter, Thakurji eats at Nandalaya. Sometimes He is invited to the homes of the Braj devotees and eats there. One should contemplate such sentiments. In summer, one should contemplate the sentiment of light meals. On the banks of Shri Yamuna, in dense forests, at Shyam Dhak, and other places, Thakurji grazes cows. There, along with the circle of friends, the Lord engages in laughter and play. At that time, He feels hungry. Climbing trees, He looks toward the houses of those bringing food. Sometimes the carriers of food lose their way. Then the Lord plays His flute. Hearing it, many food-bearers come along the path, carrying baskets of food on their heads. Many meals from the homes of Braj devotees arrive there. Then Shri Thakurji gives His leftovers to His friends. There, many kinds of games take place—sometimes snatching, sometimes grabbing, sometimes joking, sometimes playful signaling. One should cultivate many such sentiments. And in the rainy season, the beloved and lover enter the forest. There, they behold the beauty of the forest. Then rain begins to fall, and Shri Swaminiji becomes drenched. Then Shri Thakurji loosens His waistband and covers Her with it. There are many jewel-studded and gem-adorned groves, and in them the beloved couple sit together. There, the sakhis bring various kinds of offerings. Shri Thakurji lovingly persuades and feeds Priyaji. Then Shri Swaminiji says, “First, You partake.”
In this way, both speak sweet words to each other. Lalita and the other sakhis observe this beauty. Then Lalita feeds both of them. One should cultivate many such kinds of sentiments. This is the established method of the path of Shri Acharyaji: whatever sentiment a Vaishnava forms from a pure heart, in that very manner Shri Prabhu directly accepts it. This is what Shri Gusainji says in the Shri Vallabhashtak. The shloka is: यस्मादस्मिन् स्थितौ यत्किमपि कथमपि क्वाप्युपाहर्तुमिच्छ त्यद्धा तद् गोपीकेशः स्ववदनकमले चारुहासे करोति ॥। (Thus, in this Pushti Marg, whatever a Vaishnava, in whatever manner and at whatever place, desires to feed the Lord, the very Lord of the Gopis—Shri Krishna—accepts it in that same manner and at that same place, smiling joyfully with His lotus-like face)
Therefore, a Vaishnava should cultivate such sentiments. And whatever sentiment arises in the heart, one should sing the kirtans of the Ashta-sakhas and other devotees of Bhagwan corresponding to that sentiment. Through this, the Lord partakes of the offering. This is certain.
Now, those four Vaishnavas observed that the Vaishnava had brought ghee from the market along with his turban, and thus the entire untouchable state had been contaminated. Then the four Vaishnavas began to think among themselves: “Shri Gusainji sent us here. This Vaishnava is good and has much affection, but he has no proper conduct or ritual discipline. Therefore, now Mahaprasad should not be taken here.” Then another Vaishnava said, “Come, let us go to Shri Gokul.”
Then all four decided: “Let one Vaishnava take all the wooden sandals and go sit at the village gate. The three of us will take darshan of Rajbhog and Aarti, and on the pretext of bathing in Shri Yamunaji, we will follow afterward.” Thus, one Vaishnava took all the wooden sandals and went and sat at the village gate.
When the time for Rajbhog arrived, the husband and wife both went inside and completed the Rajbhog. After offering betel and completing the Aarti, the Brahmin called the Vaishnavas for darshan. Then the three Vaishnavas went for darshan. Shri Thakurji understood, “These people have come for darshan deceitfully. My sevak is guileless, and they have practiced deceit toward him. Therefore, it is not appropriate to grant them darshan.” Thinking thus, Shri Thakurji did not give them darshan.
Then those three Vaishnavas understood in their minds: “This Vaishnava shows affection outwardly, but there is no Bhagwat-dharma within. Shri Thakurji is not present here. For whom should we engage in Bhagwat discourse? Therefore, it is better to leave quickly.” In this way, Shri Thakurji made the minds of those three Vaishnavas despondent.
Afterward, that Brahmin Vaishnava performed Rajbhog and Aarti. Then the three Vaishnavas came out of the temple. The wife remained engaged in arranging the Lord’s resting. The male Vaishnava came to them and humbly requested, “Please bathe quickly and take Mahaprasad. Where has your fourth Vaishnava companion gone?” Then the three Vaishnavas said, “One Vaishnava has gone to bathe in Shri Yamunaji. We too will go and bathe in Shri Yamunaji. Then we will do whatever you say.”
Then that Brahmin Vaishnava said, “Please bathe quickly and return. You have been traveling and must be hungry.” Then those three Vaishnavas left and reached the gate of Agra. There they saw that the fourth Vaishnava was sitting there. He asked them, “Did you three have darshan?” They replied, “What darshan? Shri Thakurji is not there at all. The materials, vessels, throne, backdrop, and everything else are there, but Shri Thakurji is not there. Therefore, this Vaishnava shows much affection outwardly, but there is no inner dharma. He went straight into the kitchen after bringing ghee from the market. He displays much affection toward Vaishnavas. Someone must have praised him before Shri Gusainji. Shri Gusainji, being childlike and supremely innocent, must have thought that this Vaishnava is very good.”
Hearing the words of those three, the fourth Vaishnava said, “It is good that we did not take water or Mahaprasad at his house. Otherwise, our entire intellect would have been corrupted. Therefore, now leave quickly. If he comes searching for us, it will not be good.” Then all four took their wooden sandals and belongings and left from there. They came to Gau Ghat and stayed there.
Meanwhile, in Agra, the Vaishnava couple realized that if those Vaishnavas bathed in Shri Yamunaji, they would return to take Mahaprasad. The time for putting the Lord to rest arrived, but the Vaishnavas did not come. Then the wife said, “I will bathe and attend to Shri Thakurji. You go search at the ghats of Shri Yamunaji and at the homes of Santdasji and other Vaishnavas and bring news.”
The wife bathed and performed the Lord’s resting. The husband first searched all the ghats of Shri Yamunaji, then went to the houses of Santdasji and other Vaishnavas. After searching unsuccessfully, when one watch of the night had passed, he returned home. Then the wife asked, “Did you not find the Vaishnavas anywhere?” The husband replied, “We have committed a great offense. How can the Vaishnavas of Shri Gusainji show mercy upon us? There is no dharma in us at all; we are filled only with faults.” In this way, both husband and wife began reflecting upon their own faults and resolved not to take Mahaprasad.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): They thought, “Shri Gusainji mercifully sent Vaishnavas to us, but those Vaishnavas, becoming displeased, left our home. Now it is not proper for us to take prasadam or even to live.” In this way, they reflected upon their own faults. This is the method of the path: to continuously reflect upon one’s own faults. Through this, humility is perfected. Then the Lord becomes pleased and reveals His presence. If one brings the faults of others into one’s heart, one’s own spiritual knot is lost; humility is not perfected, and one becomes a great offender.
Thinking thus, they gave all the Mahaprasad and the entire Rajbhog offering to the cows. Then both husband and wife lay down in great anxiety. When midnight passed, Shri Thakurji, Shri Madan Mohanji, spoke, saying, “Vaishnava, why are you grieving? Those four Vaishnavas have gone to Shri Gokul. You brought ghee from the market and were in supreme bliss, forgetting bodily awareness. With your turban still on, you came straight from the market into the kitchen and offered Rajbhog. I was fully pleased and partook of it. Those four people noticed your fault; therefore, I did not give them darshan at the time of Rajbhog and Aarti. They went to Shri Gokul. Why have you remained hungry now?”
In this way, Shri Thakurji said to them, “Do not feel sorrow in your hearts.” Then the husband and wife said, “Maharaj! In this matter, we alone are at fault. Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu established certain boundaries, and we transgressed them. We came into the kitchen directly from the market, and the entire untouchable state was contaminated. If Vaishnavas see a lack and feel disturbed, that is the way of the path. But why didn't you give darshan to those four Vaishnavas?”
Then Shri Thakurji said, “You did not knowingly violate the rules of the path. You came into the kitchen compelled by love. Love is my very form. When my form was manifested, nothing became contaminated at that time. If someone knowingly commits misconduct, then I become displeased with them.” Then the husband and wife said, “Maharaj! Now we cannot take Mahaprasad. Four Vaishnavas left our house hungry.” Hearing this, Shri Thakurji smiled and remained silent.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): This is because Shri Thakurji saw the firm Bhagwat-dharma of this husband and wife. The dharma of a Vaishnava is that whoever comes to one’s home should be fed prasadam. These were Vaishnavas sent by Shri Gusainji; therefore, how could they themselves take prasadam before feeding them? Then morning came. The husband and wife realized that the Lord’s untouchable state had been contaminated. Therefore, they removed everything, established a new untouchable arrangement, brought fresh items from the well, prepared Rajbhog again, and fed all the Mahaprasad to the cows. Both of them remained seated, still fasting.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): Here there is a great doubt: Shri Thakurji told this Vaishnava, “Love is my form; therefore, at that time nothing became contaminated.” Then why did this Vaishnava remove the untouchable state? Did he not obey Shri Thakurji’s command? What is the reason for this? It is explained thus: this Vaishnava is a sevak of Shri Acharyaji. The dharma of a sevak is to act according to the command of one’s master. Therefore, by acting according to the established practices of the path of Shri Acharyaji, Shri Acharyaji is pleased.
The rule of Shri Acharyaji’s path is this: if contamination occurs unknowingly, then there is no fault until knowledge arises. When this Vaishnava gained knowledge, he removed the untouchable state. And Shri Thakurji himself follows the boundaries established by Shri Acharyaji. Therefore, a Vaishnava should perform seva according to the boundaries of Shri Acharyaji, and thus Thakurji is pleased.
And when Thakurji said, “At that time nothing was contaminated,” that applied only to that moment. Now, that state of intense love was no longer present, because knowledge had arisen. In the state of knowledge, contamination does occur. Thakurji also spoke those words as a test, meaning, “Let Me see whether this Vaishnava follows My words or follows the boundaries of Shri Acharyaji.” This Vaishnava had taken complete refuge in Shri Acharyaji Mahaprabhu, and therefore he removed the untouchable state. Thus, Thakurji was pleased.
After this, those four Vaishnavas stayed two nights at Gau Ghat. Then they rose and departed for Shri Gokul. When a little over one watch of the day had passed, they arrived in Shri Gokul. At that time, Shri Gusainji had offered Rajbhog to Shri Navaneetpriyaji and was proceeding to perform the midday worship at Shri Thakurani Ghat. At that moment, those four Vaishnavas arrived and bowed to Shri Gusainji. Shri Gusainji, being displeased with them, turned His back toward them and sat.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): This is because turning one’s back signifies outward-facing consciousness. Shri Gusainji knew that these four Vaishnavas were outward-facing; therefore, He showed them His back.
Then the four Vaishnavas humbly requested Shri Gusainji, saying, “Maharajadhiraj! What is our offense? We went to the Vaishnava in Agra as you instructed.” Hearing this, Shri Gusainji angrily said, “I did not send you there to observe their external actions. If you had stayed there for two or four days and observed the emotions of the Vaishnavas’ hearts, you would have understood. Instead, you committed an offense against those Vaishnavas. Therefore, Shri Thakurji did not give you darshan. That husband and wife have not eaten anything even until now and are in great anguish. This causes great sorrow in my heart.” Upon hearing this, those four Vaishnavas bowed to Shri Gusainji and immediately departed again for Agra. That night, they returned and stayed at Gau Ghat. None of the four took Mahaprasad. They said among themselves, “The intellect of all four of us has become corrupted. Shri Gusainji Himself had sent us, yet we did not have faith in Shri Gusainji’s words.”
After that, early in the morning, all four Vaishnavas rose quickly and departed. They went to the home of the Brahmin Vaishnava couple in Agra. The wife had bathed and was preparing the Rajbhog in the kitchen. The husband, after adorning himself and offering bhog to Shri Thakurji, had come outside and was sitting there. When that Brahmin Vaishnava saw the four Vaishnavas, he ran and fell at their feet and said, “Vaishnavas! I have committed a great offense. I have wronged you.” Then the four Vaishnavas said, “You have not wronged us; rather, we have wronged you. Because of us, Shri Thakurji became displeased and did not give us darshan, and Shri Gusainji also became displeased and did not give us darshan. Now please forgive our offense. Whatever you say, we will now do exactly that.”
Hearing this, the heart of that Brahmin Vaishnava overflowed, and he said, “Vaishnavas, please sit. The Lord will set everything right.” Then the Brahmin Vaishnava said, “Water is ready; please bathe.” He then bathed all four Vaishnavas. After bathing, the four Vaishnavas began performing their daily observances. After offering Rajbhog, the wife came outside. Remembering Bhagwan, she humbly pleaded with the four Vaishnavas in many ways, saying, “Please forgive our offense. We are entangled in the world and remain in the form of faults.” Hearing this, the four Vaishnavas said, “You are blessed, and your dharma is supremely exalted. Shri Gusainji praises you with His own mouth. We did not recognize your true form; therefore, we suffered so much sorrow.”
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): In divine play, this Brahmin Vaishnava is Mridu-bhashini, and the Brahmin Vaishnava’s wife is Komalangi. Both belong to the group of Shruti-rupa. These four Vaishnavas are the two companions of each of them. Their names are Hansagamini, Brahmanandini, Kokila, and Kalavati. Hansagamini and Brahmanandini are companions of Mridu-bhashini, and Kokila and Kalavati are companions of Komalangi. Mridu-bhashini and Komalangi nourish the sentiments of these four companions. Therefore, here too Shri Gusainji Himself sent the four Vaishnavas to these Vaishnavas. But at first, those Vaishnavas did not recognize their true form and therefore experienced sorrow. Then Shri Gusainji, under the pretext of displeasure, showed grace and sent them again. At that time, the four Vaishnavas gained knowledge of the true form of these Vaishnavas, and through their company, they also gained knowledge of their own true form. After some time passed, the wife completed the Rajbhog, had achaman performed, and offered betel. Then, at the time of Rajbhog-Aarti, she called the four Vaishnavas for darshan. Shri Thakurji gave darshan to all four with anger. Therefore, great fear arose in the hearts of the four Vaishnavas.
Bhav Prakash (Revealing the Sentiment): Why was this so? Because Thakurji becomes displeased due to offenses against Vaishnavas. Surdasji has sung:
हम भक्तन के भक्त हमारे । सुनि अर्जुन प्रतिज्ञा मेरी यह ब्रत टरत न टारे। भक्तन काज लाज हो छांडों पाऊं प्यादे धाऊ। जहां जहां भीर परे भक्तन को तहां तह जाइ छडाऊं। जोई बैर करे भक्तन सो सो बैरी निज मेरो। देखि बिचारि भक्तन के नाते रथ हांकत हूं तेरो । भक्तन के जीते हो जीतों भक्तन हारे हारू । 'सूरदास' जो- भक्त विरोधी सो चक्र सुदरसन मारूं ।
“I am the servant of My devotees. Hearing Arjuna, this is My vow; I never abandon it. For the sake of devotees’ honor, I cast aside shame and run barefoot. Wherever devotees face distress, there I go and rescue them. Whoever bears enmity toward My devotees, that one is My own enemy. Considering the bond with devotees, I drive your chariot. If My devotees win, I win; if My devotees lose, I lose. Says Surdas: Whoever opposes devotees, I strike with the Sudarshan Chakra.”
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Those four Vaishnavas had committed an offense toward the Brahmin Vaishnava couple; therefore, Thakurji gave such darshan to instill fear. However, those four Vaishnavas are also sevaks of Shri Gusainji. Therefore, by causing fear in this manner, their prior faults were removed. Then grace was bestowed, which is now being described. Afterward, when the Lord was put to rest, the four Vaishnavas said among themselves, “Shri Thakurji did give darshan, but it was filled with great anger. Now, whatever this husband and wife say, we must do exactly that. When we please them, then Shri Thakurji will be pleased.”
Then the husband and wife came to the four Vaishnavas and said, “Do whatever pleases you. Whether you take unsifted prasadam or sifted prasadam, do so. Do not hesitate about anything.” Hearing this, the four Vaishnavas said, “Offer whatever Shri Thakurji has partaken of. First, place the plate of sifted prasadam. Now there is no doubt in our minds.” Then the husband and wife placed before the four Vaishnavas both sifted and unsifted plates of Mahaprasad. The four Vaishnavas, becoming extremely pleased, took the Mahaprasad. Afterward, they rose, washed their hands, and rinsed their mouths. Then the husband and wife offered them betel, which they ate.
After that, the husband and wife took a plate of Mahaprasad for the cows and went outside. Then they brought Mahaprasad and sat with the four Vaishnavas on the dining platform. They began engaging in discourse about Bhagwan. When it was time to put the Lord to rest, they rose. Later, at the time of after Sen, they again fed Mahaprasad to the four Vaishnavas. The husband and wife would take prasadam at one time, then not take it again.
Later that night, they again sat together for Bhagwat discourse. They rose at the time of Mangala. In this manner, fifteen days passed. The limbs of the four Vaishnavas became filled with Bhagwat essence. Then the four Vaishnavas bowed to the husband and wife and said, “Blessed are you Vaishnavas, upon whom Shri Gusainji has bestowed this divine rasa.” Afterward, when the four Vaishnavas went for darshan, Shri Madan Mohanji glanced upon them with a merciful gaze. As a result, every hair on the bodies of the four Vaishnavas blossomed with joy.
Afterward, when the Lord was put to rest, the four Vaishnavas, being pleased, asked leave from the husband and wife. Then the husband and wife said, “Stay one more day. Vaishnavas like you are extremely rare. It is only by the grace of Shri Gusainji that you were sent here, and thus such a relationship was formed. Otherwise, where would we have had darshan of Vaishnavas?” Hearing this, the four Vaishnavas humbly submitted, “When we once left after displeasing you, Shri Gusainji became displeased with us. Therefore, only when you are pleased and give us leave will we depart.” Then the husband and wife said, “Stay with us for three more nights.” Thus, the four Vaishnavas stayed three more nights.
On the fourth day, after the Rajbhog-Aarti and darshan, the four Vaishnavas took Mahaprasad. Then the husband and wife came to them, and the four Vaishnavas asked leave. The husband and wife, according to their means, sent an offering to Shri Gusainji and said, “Offer our obeisance to Shri Gusainji along with all the children. Remember Bhagwan on behalf of all Vaishnavas. And please, by your grace, come again soon.” Then both of them accompanied the four Vaishnavas to see them off and went as far as the gate of Agra. The four Vaishnavas made many humble requests, and then took leave of the Vaishnava couple. The husband and wife returned to their home. The four Vaishnavas departed for Shri Gokul, so intoxicated with Bhagwat rasa that they could hardly walk along the road.
After twelve days, they arrived in Shri Gokul at the time of Utthapan. At that time, Shri Gusainji had risen from rest and was seated upon the gaddi with cushions. From a distance, Shri Gusainji saw the four Vaishnavas approaching, absorbed in Bhagwat rasa. Then Shri Gusainji said to Chacha Harivanshji, “Chachaji! Now these four Vaishnavas have attained the company they needed.” The four Vaishnavas came and bowed at the lotus feet of Shri Gusainji and submitted, “Maharajadhiraj! Exactly as you commanded, so it happened. Out of ignorance, we saw only external actions and committed an offense against Vaishnavas. Because of that, You too became displeased with us, and the Thakur of that husband and wife, Shri Madan Mohanji, also became displeased and did not give us darshan. Later, when the Vaishnavas became pleased, Shri Thakurji also became pleased, and You too became pleased. By Your grace, we had darshan of such Vaishnavas.”
Hearing this, Shri Gusainji said, “That husband and wife perform seva extremely well. Not even for a single day does worldly impulse arise in their minds. They remain constantly absorbed in Bhagwat sentiment. They too have attained such exclusive dedication through association with Harivanshji. Without the company of Vaishnavas, the path does not become established in the heart.” In this manner, Shri Gusainji praised that husband and wife greatly with His own mouth. Those husband and wife were supreme Bhagwadiyas, and that merchant too was a recipient of Shri Gusainji’s grace. Therefore, how far should their discourse be narrated?